Useful links and information

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Beara West Family Resource Centre 

We provide a wide range of services in Beara West Family Resource Centre (BWFRC) including printing, helping you to fill out forms and a space to talk to a friendly, supportive member of staff. If you’re facing a challenge and don’t know where to turn to please pop into us and we will support you as best we can.

For more info about any of these events please call into Beara West Family Resource Centre, phone 027 70998 or email info@bearawestfrc.ie

Teen Pride Movie Night

Join Beara West & Foroige on Monday 16th June at 8pm for Teen Pride Movie Night. We’ll have popcorn and snacks to share. Please book in by contacting us on 027 70998.

Men’s Group Open Music Session – Come enjoy the musical talents of locals. Led by Paddy O’Connor, Ecki Krupp  and Marc O’Hare. If you play an instrument bring it along or sing a song and join in. Taking place Monday 9th June at 7pm in Beara West. Book your spot on 027 70998 or email info@bearawest.ie or drop into us on the night. If you would like to be added to whatsapp group to keep up date with all Men’s Group activities text 083 1135077.

Women’s Group

Join us on Tuesday 10th June 7pm-8pm for our monthly Women’s Group, taking place this month in Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa School Hall. It is €5 to attend. We are welcoming Karolina for an evening of fun and fit dance! Pop in or contact us for more information phone 027 70998 or email info@bearawestfrc.ie

Are you a Family Carer? Monday 9th June to Sunday 15th June is National Carers Week.

Pop in and meet Liz O’Driscoll, Family Carers Development Woker at Beara West Resource Centre. As a Family Carer you might not have much time to yourself and to attend organised events. Liz is available to you if you would like to phone her, or to come to your home for a visit to tell you of our services, help with form filling or simply to have a chat. She can be contacted on 083 112 5299 or 027-70998

Carers Week

On Friday 13th June as part of Carers Week, Beara West Resource Centre is running an event for Family Carers.

It starts at 11am with tea/coffee on arrival. First speaker at 11.30am is Alyson O’Sullivan, Biomagnetic Pratitioner, will explore the transformative power of Biomagnetic Therapy. 12.30- 1.30 – Light Lunch. 1.30-2.30 Will be a talk by Karen Ward PhD, Psychotherapist, Holistic Coach and Author, who will give a talk on ‘Who Looks after Me’?

All are welcome, even if you can only pop in for a quick cuppa, it would be lovely to see you here at Beara West.

Beara West Rhythm Room are pressing pause for our Summer break - thank you all for bringing the energy all season long—we'll be back soon, refreshed and ready to sing with you again! Stay tuned for our return date in September.

Beara Big Bash Summer Gathering is taking place on Bere Island on Saturday 28th of June. Keep an eye out for posters for more detail or call into your local centre to find out more : Beara West Family Resource Centre 027-70998/ The Caha Centre 027-60909/ Oscar Daly 085-1679052.

Parent’s Evening

Pop into Beara West on Thursday 3rd July at 7pm for our monthly Parent’s Evening. It’s a space to connect with other parents, chat with a Family Support Worker and explore a parenting support topic. It is €5 per session. Contact us by phone 027 70998 or email reception@bearawestfrc.ie

Meals on Wheels

A team of dedicated volunteers deliver low-cost nutritious meals every Thursday directly to your door. The meals change each week and offer a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian.  Please contact Beara West Family Resource Centre on a Monday to order your meal.

Seniors Alert Scheme

If a monitored personal alarm at home would give reassurance for anyone unwell or living alone, we facilitate setting up the Senior Alert Scheme

Care Ring

Friendly volunteers make social phone calls regularly keeping people connected with their community. Please let us know if you would like to receive a phone call.

Low-cost Counselling

Beara West can connect you with a trained therapist who provide a confidential space for you to talk through any challenges you are facing. This service is available at a low-cost.

Meeting Rooms

We also have meeting rooms available to book, including on Monday & Thursday evenings up to 8.45pm.